ICC release Border-Gavaskar Trophy pitch ratings: Perth, Adelaide, Gabba & MCG given ‘very good’ rating; SCG ‘satisfactory’
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ICC release Border-Gavaskar Trophy pitch ratings: Perth, Adelaide, Gabba & MCG given ‘very good’ rating; SCG ‘satisfactory’

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has released its pitch ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and the MCG pitches all receiving the highest ‘very good’ rating and the SCG given the second top category ‘satisfactory’. The rating system was revamped in 2023 to reduce the number of ratings from six to four — very good, satisfactory, unsatisfactory and unfit. Peter Roach, CA Head of Cricket Operations and Scheduling said: “We are delighted by the quality of pitches produced for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and grateful for all the hard work of the curators and venues across the country. This year was a step in the right direction to achieving this which provided an exciting finish to the Border Gavaskar Trophy series and bodes well for the Ashes summer in 2025-26,” said Roach.

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Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series: ICC rates four pitches ‘very good’, SCG track ‘satisfactory’
1 day, 4 hours ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series: ICC rates four pitches ‘very good’, SCG track ‘satisfactory’

The Hindu  

Four out of five pitches used in the recent Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia have been rated ‘very good’ by the ICC, which found the track for the fifth and final game in Sydney to be ‘satisfactory’, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday. The marquee five-match series ended 3-1 in favour of the hosts, who regained the Border Gavaskar …

Sydney Test odd one out as ICC releases pitch ratings for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 day, 11 hours ago

Sydney Test odd one out as ICC releases pitch ratings for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

All pitches, except for the one in Sydney, used during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have received a 'very good' rating from the International Cricket Council. The Sydney pitch, however, has been rated 'satisfactory' after the Test match at the iconic venue concluded in less than three days. SYDNEY: SATISFACTORY PERTH, ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, MELBOURNE: VERY GOOD Peter Roach, Australia's Head of Cricket …

ICC releases pitch ratings for India vs Australia Test series | Check in detail here
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1 day, 11 hours ago

ICC releases pitch ratings for India vs Australia Test series | Check in detail here

India TV News  

ICC has announced the pitch ratings for the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series between Australia and India. Four of the five Test matches have earned the pitch rating 'very good' while the fifth and final Test in Sydney has earned a 'satisfactory' rating. The pitches at Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and Melbourne Cricket Ground – the venues for the first …

Has Border-Gavaskar Trophy surpassed popularity of Ashes? Ponting explains
2 days, 11 hours ago

Has Border-Gavaskar Trophy surpassed popularity of Ashes? Ponting explains

India Today  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy saw a record crowd attend all five matches of the series. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was asked about the growing popularity of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and whether it had surpassed the Ashes. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Ponting said that there was no doubt that the BGT was growing by leaps and bounds, but the fans will …

Has Border-Gavaskar Trophy surpassed popularity of Ashes? Ponting explains
2 days, 11 hours ago

Has Border-Gavaskar Trophy surpassed popularity of Ashes? Ponting explains

India Today  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy saw a record crowd attend all five matches of the series. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was asked about the growing popularity of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and whether it had surpassed the Ashes. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Ponting said that there was no doubt that the BGT was growing by leaps and bounds, but the fans will …

​Down, but not out: The Hindu Editorial on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 days, 16 hours ago

​Down, but not out: The Hindu Editorial on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

A decade-long dominance wound to a close at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the second-biggest silverware in terms of stature after the Ashes in cricket, and the biggest on the basis of viewership, has been India’s preserve since 2015. It is no surprise that when Jasprit Bumrah, the most dominant among them, got injured and could …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Review: India at tipping point after defeat as England tour beckons
3 days, 4 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Review: India at tipping point after defeat as England tour beckons

The Hindu  

Late on Sunday night, Mitchell Starc and some of his teammates got into a sports utility vehicle and left the Sydney Cricket Ground. Finally at Sydney, even after snatching a four-run first-innings lead, an inept second innings, despite Rishabh Pant’s fireworks, meant that Australia had an attainable target. If one man had a large bearing on how India shaped up …

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
3 days, 4 hours ago

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe identified the most crucial factor behind the home team's ability to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 series win against India. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India Before the start of the series in Perth in November …

Cricket Australia breaks silence on not inviting Gavaskar for trophy presentation
3 days, 11 hours ago

Cricket Australia breaks silence on not inviting Gavaskar for trophy presentation

India Today  

Cricket Australia finally broke their silence on not inviting legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar to present the Border Gavaskar Trophy to Australia and acknowledged that it would've been better had both legends been there. Australia beat India by 3-1 in the five-match Test series for the first time since 2015 to stake claim on the silverware named after legendary cricketers …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Combined Australia-India XI
4 days, 3 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Combined Australia-India XI

The Hindu  

Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by beating India 3-1 in the five-match series. Yashasvi Jaiswal Jaiswal recovered from a first innings duck in Perth to register a match-defining 161 in the second dig, which set India up for a famous win. Mitchell Starc Starc’s fiery starts helped Australia recover after the Perth debacle when he ripped through India’s line-up in …

SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal"
4 days, 4 hours ago

SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal"

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, The SCG track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar but India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented", which had something for everyone. SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal" As many as 26 wickets fell on the first two days while …

With win at SCG and Border-Gavaskar Trophy secured, Australia sets course for World Test Championship final
4 days, 5 hours ago

With win at SCG and Border-Gavaskar Trophy secured, Australia sets course for World Test Championship final

The Hindu  

Inside the Sydney Cricket Ground, children ran in that fumbling, happy way. Beau Webster of Australia celebrates hitting the winning runs during day three of the Fifth Men’s Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Besides defeating India 3-1 to pocket the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia also sealed a berth …

IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years
4 days, 5 hours ago

IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years

Live Mint  

An out-of-sorts batting order and over reliance on Jasprit Bumrah led India's downfall at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia as the visitors lost 1-3 in the five-match series to lose the title after 10 years. Despite missing regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the first Test in Perth, India started with a bang, winning the game by 295 runs. 5 …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy
4 days, 6 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

One man’s absence was massively felt. The six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon, helped Pat Cummins and his men to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 margin. India’s Jasprit Bumrah, left, shakes hands with Australia’s captain Pat Cummins following the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the …

Australia closes in on nervy 5th test win and Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Bumrah absent
4 days, 9 hours ago

Australia closes in on nervy 5th test win and Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Bumrah absent

Hindustan Times  

SYDNEY — Without its star bowler of the series, India's attack still sent jitters through Australia's batting as it set about chasing down a modest target for victory on the third day of the fifth and final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia closes in on nervy 5th test win and Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Bumrah absent At lunch, Australia …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Enough bounce for us to be in the game, says Prasidh Krishna
5 days, 1 hour ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Enough bounce for us to be in the game, says Prasidh Krishna

The Hindu  

It has taken nearly a year for Prasidh Krishna to bowl again for India in Test whites. Prasidh tweaked his approach after lunch: “The analyst and I sat together and we had a better idea of what my reference point is when I am bowling, and that really helped.” Despite a start-stop career, the Bangalorean is optimistic: “Honestly I haven’t …

AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar slams double standards after 15-wicket day at SCG
5 days, 11 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar slams double standards after 15-wicket day at SCG

India Today  

India great Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the critics who always question Indian pitches after a dramatic second day of the fifth Test at the SCG where 15 wickets tumbled. Day 2 of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test witnessed a dramatic fall of 15 wickets, raising the strong possibility that both the game and the series could conclude on Day 3. …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Sydney pitch report, ground conditions, toss factor, weather forecast, stats and records
6 days, 21 hours ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Sydney pitch report, ground conditions, toss factor, weather forecast, stats and records

The Hindu  

India will be in a must-win situation on Friday when it starts the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. FOLLOW LIVE | India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Score and Updates Australia completed a sensational victory in the last Test in Melbourne, picking seven wickets in the final session of the contest …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Opportunity for redemption as India looks to flip the script in Sydney
6 days, 23 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Opportunity for redemption as India looks to flip the script in Sydney

The Hindu  

A new year with its tidings of hope is the overwhelming theme whenever January chimes in. It is no different this time around, especially for India, as it faces the challenge of altering the script in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Trailing 1-2, the fifth and final Test commencing at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, presents India with an …

AUS vs IND: Sydney Spirit of 2021 is what wounded India needs for series finale
1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Sydney Spirit of 2021 is what wounded India needs for series finale

India Today  

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale looms at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, India finds itself at a crossroads. Fans hope the team will channel the spirit of the 2021 SCG Test, a masterclass in grit and determination that cemented India’s place in cricketing folklore. Reports of head coach Gautam Gambhir reprimanding players in the dressing room for prioritising …

AUS vs IND: Sydney curator gives first update on the pitch for the fifth Test
1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: Sydney curator gives first update on the pitch for the fifth Test

India Today  

The pitch curator at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney has shared his initial thoughts on the surface set to be used for the upcoming fifth Test between India and Australia. SCG pitch curator Adam Lewis shared his preparations for the new year’s Test and revealed that the covers were taken off the pitch for the first time on Wednesday and …

Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic
1 week, 2 days ago

Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic MELBOURNE, - Australia head to the New Year's test in Sydney full of cheer after a brilliant finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and with confidence that pace veteran Mitchell Starc will be fit to bowl in the series finale. Australia snatched a 184-run win in …

Cannot read the crystal ball: Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test future
1 week, 3 days ago

Cannot read the crystal ball: Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test future

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern over the lack of impactful contributions from senior players Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. AUS vs IND, 4TH TEST: FULL SCORECARD India's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship Final suffered a severe blow after a 184-run defeat in the Melbourne Test. On Day 5 of …

Aus vs IND, MCG Test: How pitch and weather can impact Day 5
1 week, 4 days ago

Aus vs IND, MCG Test: How pitch and weather can impact Day 5

India Today  

The 4th Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India is all set for a thrilling finish on Day 5. Let us understand how the pitch and weather conditions will impact the final day's play. According to former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, the pitch at the venue remains favourable for batting, though there are some signs of wear …

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: How will surface at Melbourne Cricket Ground play for India vs Australia 4th test?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: How will surface at Melbourne Cricket Ground play for India vs Australia 4th test?

India TV News  

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: The Indian cricket team will look to make a comeback from their narrow escape at Gabba as they enter the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground for the fourth Test match against Australia starting on Thursday, December 26. IND vs AUS 4th Test pitch report The pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground offers a balanced surface in red-ball …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India awaits Rishabh Pant’s touch of maverick in tense series
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India awaits Rishabh Pant’s touch of maverick in tense series

The Hindu  

Australia was the terrain that shaped Rishabh Pant’s halo. Ajinkya Rahane’s men won that Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, and seemingly there was no looking back for Pant. So much of India’s fortunes rest on Pant’s ability with the bat, besides his skill-sets behind the wickets. Australia’s Mitchell Starc, left, celebrates the dismissal of India’s Rishabh Pant, right, during the day three …

AUS vs IND: ‘We want to create more exciting Tests, so we leave more grass on now,’ says MCG curator Matt Page
2 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND: ‘We want to create more exciting Tests, so we leave more grass on now,’ says MCG curator Matt Page

The Hindu  

A cold wind hustled through the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seven years ago, the pitch was quite flat,” Page said. “We sat down as an organisation and said we want to create more exciting Tests, so we leave more grass on now, and that brings the bowlers into it a bit more, but the surface is still good for batting once …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: India will be glad to go all square to Melbourne after the great escape in Gabba
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: India will be glad to go all square to Melbourne after the great escape in Gabba

The Hindu  

Over a month in Australia, India has seen it all. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is level at 1-1 and with two Tests remaining, Rohit Sharma’s men will get extra opportunities to revive their campaign. With Ashwin’s exit, he becomes the number one spinner in terms of legacy within the squad, even if that doesn’t necessarily guarantee a spot in the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: After up-and-down campaign, Rohit’s men brace for life after Ashwin with series on the line
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: After up-and-down campaign, Rohit’s men brace for life after Ashwin with series on the line

The Hindu  

Over a month in Australia, India has seen it all. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is level at 1-1 and with two Tests remaining, Rohit Sharma’s men will get extra opportunities to revive their campaign. With Ashwin’s exit, he becomes the number one spinner in terms of legacy within the squad, even if that doesn’t necessarily guarantee a spot in the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Australian top-three seriously out of form, says Australian great Ian Healy
3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Australian top-three seriously out of form, says Australian great Ian Healy

The Hindu  

Ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test against India from December 26, legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy has pointed out the serious lack of form of the top-three Australian batters and advised them to go to the basics and perform if they want to continue in the team. Australia made 445 in the first innings of the rain truncated third Test …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: It was a little victory for us: Rohit Sharma on India-Australia Test draw at Gabba
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: It was a little victory for us: Rohit Sharma on India-Australia Test draw at Gabba

The Hindu  

Caught up with the aftermath of R. Ashwin’s retirement, it took a while for Rohit Sharma to reflect on the third Test here at the Gabba on Wednesday. Ravichandran Ashwin retirement reactions LIVE After snatching a draw in a rain-marred game, Rohit said: “As a team, we don’t give up so easily. Sometimes, these numbers can tell you that it’s …

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's solidity reminds Sunil Gavaskar of Murali Vijay
3 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's solidity reminds Sunil Gavaskar of Murali Vijay

India Today  

KL Rahul's composed 84-run knock in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia drew high praise from batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who likened Rahul's off-side judgment to that of former Indian opener Murali Vijay. AUS vs IND, 3rd Test Day 4 Updates Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar highlighted the technical brilliance that set Rahul apart from his teammates. …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | We have to maintain mental intensity: Shubman Gill ahead of Gabba Test
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | We have to maintain mental intensity: Shubman Gill ahead of Gabba Test

The Hindu  

If there was any strategy at play, India kept it under wraps in the lead-up to the third Test at the Gabba. The pre-match press conference on Friday, turned out to be a delayed venture, and when it finally happened, instead of skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill turned up. Asked about Rohit skipping the media interaction, …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India’s top-order batters need to fire at the Gabba
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India’s top-order batters need to fire at the Gabba

The Hindu  

Wedged between high-rises, a massive hospital, busy roads lined with flame of the forest and frangipani trees, supermarkets and old-world cafes, the Gabba seems an oasis of calm. The spice quotient, though, has been enhanced following the incident involving Mohammed Siraj and centurion Travis Head at Adelaide while rival skippers Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins have gone easy on the …

India eye big first innings total as Border-Gavaskar Trophy moves to Australia's stronghold in Brisbane
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India eye big first innings total as Border-Gavaskar Trophy moves to Australia's stronghold in Brisbane

India TV News  

three batter in Tests, Shubman Gill has asserted that the team is keen on posting big first innings totals in the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill revealed that though "every batter has his own game plan", the focus is entirely on posting a "big total first up". The right-handed batter missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with …

Indian team prepares at The Gabba ahead of third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test
4 weeks ago

Indian team prepares at The Gabba ahead of third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test

The Hindu  

Flecks of bright yellow, chocolate brown and mild blue were the colour tones of the spectator chairs in the stands, and out in the middle, it was a green expanse with the pitch too adding its bit with a lighter shade. The Gabba bathed in sunlight is a pretty sight and it was here in January, 2021, that Rishabh Pant …

IND vs AUS: Brisbane's Gabba pitch to reportedly offer pace and bounce for third India-Australia Test
4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Brisbane's Gabba pitch to reportedly offer pace and bounce for third India-Australia Test

Firstpost  

India will take on Australia in the third Test of the five-match series at Brisbane’s Gabba starting from Saturday. Brisbane's Gabba pitch is expected to offer pace and bounce during the third Test between Australia and India. Reuters India and Australia will lock horns against each other in the third Test of the five-match series that will get underway at …

AUS vs IND: Memories of Gabba still fresh as India hits the nets ahead of third Test against Australia
4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Memories of Gabba still fresh as India hits the nets ahead of third Test against Australia

The Hindu  

Flecks of bright yellow, chocolate brown and mild blue were the colour tones of the spectator chairs in the stands, and out in the middle, it was a green expanse with the pitch too adding its bit with a lighter shade. The Gabba bathed in sunlight is a pretty sight and it was here in January 2021, that Rishabh Pant …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Opener McSweeney growing in confidence
4 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Opener McSweeney growing in confidence

The Hindu  

Stepping into David Warner’s shoes can be a daunting task and Nathan McSweeney is dealing with that onerous challenge in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Back in a familiar environment here on Wednesday, the opener respectfully dealt with Warner’s shadow: “David was an unbelievable player with massive shoes to fill when he left. If I can be half the player …

IND vs AUS, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: If I can be half the player Warner was, I am going alright, says McSweeney
4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: If I can be half the player Warner was, I am going alright, says McSweeney

The Hindu  

Stepping into David Warner’s shoes can be a daunting task and Nathan McSweeney is dealing with that onerous challenge in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Back in a familiar environment here on Wednesday, the opener respectfully dealt with Warner’s shadow: “David was an unbelievable player with massive shoes to fill when he left. If I can be half the player …

Gabba pitch to have traditional pace and bounce: Pitch curator
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Gabba pitch to have traditional pace and bounce: Pitch curator

The Hindu  

The pitch for the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba is expected to have a traditional pace and bounce considering the game is scheduled in the early part of the summer and not post-Christmas. "Different times of year definitely makes it different, it can be a slightly different pitch," Gabba curator David Sandurski was quoted as saying …

AUS vs IND: Matthew Hayden gives crucial 'Gabba advice' to Indian pacers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: Matthew Hayden gives crucial 'Gabba advice' to Indian pacers

India Today  

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has shared valuable insights on how the Indian pacers can exploit the challenging conditions of the iconic Gabba to challenge Australia in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With the series locked at 1-1 after Australia's dominant win in Adelaide, the upcoming Test is expected to be crucial, and Hayden explained how to dismiss …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Gabba curator hints at pacey Brisbane pitch
4 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Gabba curator hints at pacey Brisbane pitch

India Today  

India are set to play their third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. The last time India played in this venue, the visitors secured a famous victory on the final day of the Test match, which helped them clinch the BGT 2-1. Brisbane pitch curator David Sandurski spoke to the media on Wednesday, December 11, three days ahead …

IND vs AUS 2024: Adelaide Test exposes India’s batting woes and over-reliance on Bumrah
1 month ago

IND vs AUS 2024: Adelaide Test exposes India’s batting woes and over-reliance on Bumrah

The Hindu  

India’s travails with the pink ball under Adelaide skies got a second episode over the weekend. If the 2020 outing and the meagre score of 36 are inextricably linked, the second Test of the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series moved towards another sobering defeat. Even as the bowlers tried to pull back from the second day despite Harshit Rana’s expensive overs, …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: We didn’t bat well enough, says Rohit Sharma on Adelaide Test
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: We didn’t bat well enough, says Rohit Sharma on Adelaide Test

The Hindu  

Holding a mirror to himself and the team, Rohit Sharma was a picture of introspection in the press-conference at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday evening. It is just that we didn’t play well enough and Australia played better cricket than us. We probably were 30 to 40 runs short in the first innings and there were opportunities when Australia was …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit's batting position in focus ahead of Adelaide Test
1 month ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit's batting position in focus ahead of Adelaide Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: Rohit Sharma might take a step back to lead from the front as India look for the perfect combination to drive home the advantage against a wounded but famously resilient Australia in the day-night Test starting here on Friday. Rohit, whose Test career got a second wind after he started opening in 2019, is certain to take that call …

Gambhir, Rohit receive huge shot in the arm as India's WTC final hopes get major boost after NZ commit careless mistake
1 month ago

Gambhir, Rohit receive huge shot in the arm as India's WTC final hopes get major boost after NZ commit careless mistake

Hindustan Times  

The World Test Championship 2023-2025 cycle is in its final legs and several teams are in the fray to make it to the final which is slated to be played at the Lord's Cricket Ground in June 2025. India, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand are the five teams that have a realistic chance of progressing to the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team in Australia on Tuesday
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team in Australia on Tuesday

The Hindu  

India coach Gautam Gambhir is set to rejoin the team in Australia ahead of the second Test at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday. He had flown back home due to a family emergency following India’s 295-run win in the series opener in Perth. Gambhir missed the warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval, which was shortened to a …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Here's what the Adelaide Oval pitch looks like days before start of 2nd Test
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Here's what the Adelaide Oval pitch looks like days before start of 2nd Test

Firstpost  

One of the key talking points ahead of the second Test in Adelaide, where India had emerged victorious in 2018 as well as in 2003, has been the pitch and whether it will be as spicy as Perth’s Optus Stadium was in the first two days of the opening Test, or more. It was at the Adelaide Oval in December …

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